BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Mainframe Storage Technology Analyst

Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
  • 4 years of knowledge in specific technologies, products, or processes.
  • 1 year of direct support experience in relevant technologies or products.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
  • Attention to detail and good judgment in decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct technical interviews and analysis with vendors to track technology roadmaps.
  • Establish and implement best practices and policies for technology use.
  • Maintain open communication with vendors and internal teams for effective operations.
  • Research and stay updated on lifecycle impacts of supported technologies.
  • Schedule regular engagements with stakeholders to discuss technology advancements.

Benefits

  • Subsidized health, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company matching.
  • Life insurance benefits.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Access to on-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations.
  • Education assistance program.
  • Service recognition rewards.
  • National discounts for entertainment and attractions.
Full Job Description

Description

Position Purpose:

Maintain a portfolio of one or more hardware and/or software technologies, products, and/or processes including standards of use, life cycles, and/or product evaluation and integration.  Develop and maintain an in-depth pool of technical advice and expertise to provide information and guidance of the infrastructure assigned.

Location:

This position is full time and fully onsite in Columbia, South Carolina (strongly preferred), State College, PA, or Dallas, TX. This position operates within a typical Office IT Environment.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

What You’ll Do:

  • Perform technical interviews and analysis with vendors and/or stake holders to develop and track the road map/life cycle of infrastructure for hardware, software, products, and/or processes. May schedule regular meetings, conference calls, or on-site visits with vendors and/or stake holders to keep abreast of current technology(s), products, and/or processes. May review with vendor and/or stake holders, known upcoming activities associated with their specific technology(s), product(s), and/or processes. Research and stay abreast of all information that may impact the lifecycle of any supported technology, product, and/or process.
  • Facilitate the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of best practices, policies, standards, and desktop procedures to be used by the operational units to guide the use of each technology solution or product.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships and open communication with vendors, operations, architecture, and/or management staff.

To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need the Following:

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's in a job-related field

Degree Equivalency:

  • Associates degree plus an extra 2 years of job-related work experience for a total of 6 years of required work experience (see "required work experience")

OR

  • 8 total years required work experience.


Required Work Experience:

  • 4 Years specific knowledge of the technology(s), product(s), and/or processes to be supported.
  • 1 Year directly supporting the technology(s), product(s), and/or processes. (may be concurrent)


Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of a variety of information technology products and solutions.
  • Excellent research, customer service, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
  • Strong attention to detail. Good judgment.
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the IT organization.


Reviewed Software and Other Tools:

  • Standard office equipment. Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Software and tools will vary based on the technologies, products, and/or processes supported.

We Prefer That You Have The Following:

  • IBM z/OS Mainframe experience.
  • Hands on Storage Administration.
  • Experience with HSM, DASD Storage, and/or DFSMS.
  • Coding SMS ACS routines.
  • ISMF to translate, validate, and activate ACS routine, define and maintain SMS constructs.
  • HSM configuration and administration.
  • Monitor SMS storage group utilization.
  • RMM configuration and administration.
  • Creating storage management utilization reports.
  • Initialization and configuration of DASD devices.
  • DFSMSdss full volume and logical dataset dump and restore.
  • Working knowledge of Dino Software T-REX and UDM software products.
  • Working knowledge of Luminex Mainframe Virtual Tape (MVT), storage pools, LSCRUP process, and Luminex GUI.
  • IBM TDMF for z/OS.
  • Working knowledge of DELL EMC PowerMax and SRDF replication.
  • Exploitation of zEDC.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards.  You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.  

  • Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match

  • Life Insurance

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

  • Education Assistance

  • Service Recognition

  • National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

    About BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is a health insurance company that provides coverage to over 5 million people in South Carolina and beyond. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina offers a variety of health insurance plans, including individual and family plans, Medicare plans, and employer-sponsored plans. The company is committed to improving the health of its members and the communities it serves, with initiatives focused on wellness, disease prevention, and access to care. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is a subsidiary of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, a national federation of 36 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross Blue Shield companies.
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